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compulive eating disorder
Does anybody else have this disorder? I have been feeling like there is more to whats going on with me then just wanting to loose weight. I have researched this topic a lot today and feel this is def what I have. I cope with food, find happiness in it, plan my whole day around it, binge everyday, and either control it by…
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Re-introducing myself :(
I am Kara. A year ago I lost 50 pounds using mfp. I have gained 35 pounds back. I had a really rough year and went back to turning to food for my happiness. I am back and ready to finish what I started! I went and cleaned out my friends list and am looking for friends on here to help. I'm starting new and would like some…
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Mommy's Losing It! (closed group)
Welcome everyone! I'm super excited for this group! Topic of the week: We are going to set up some goals for ourselves. So what are goals you would like to accomplish by christmas? This will give us 3 months to help each other reach them!! SW:205 CW:166 GW:135 My goals for the next 3 months are: ~To loose 20lbs ~ To…
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Mommy's losing it -open group for busy moms
Hello :) I would like to start a group for busy moms. We will have weekly weigh ins, weekly discussions, and support for each other. I haven't found a group that fits so I decided to start one.
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Strength training?
I need some advice on strength training. First is it important to add ST into my workouts? I usually only do cardio. I have read that if you don't strength train you will be skinny but skinny fat. Unfortunately I'm one of those people who dosen't have hours in a day to workout and must workout from home. I have a exercise…
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Wii Fit???
What are your thoughts on the Wii Fit? I was thinking about getting it because I really enjoy playing just dance 2 and 3 on my wii. Is it worth the money? I just want it for days i want something different and that could include my kids :) Thanks :)
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Easy and cheap chicken recipes wanted :)
Hello all :) I am looking for recipes that I can make that our healthy that my husband will eat. I am trying to get him to eat more chicken and not so much red meat. I am done making two different meals a night. I would love it if ya'll could help me come up with easy and affordable ways to cook chicken. We are on a very…
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Is there any open groups out there???
Hello all! I really want to be a part of a group. Is there any open groups? I see a lot of groupos but they are closed. I would love to find a group with other busy mom trying to loose weight in our busy lives!!!!! I guess I could even start one myself!!
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exercises using an exercise ball ?
Hey all :) I have finally purchased an exercise ball and I'm wondering what are the best or your favorite exercise to do on them? Thanks for the help :)
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my progress pics - 50 lbs
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I need a challenge :)
Are their any open challenges that i may join?? I am having motivational/binge.stress issues and think a challenge is what i need to get my butt back in gear. I only have 10-15 lbs to go. HELP!!!! Kara
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- 53 lbs... same dress pics
I decided to try on my "fat dress" just for fun. june 2010 @ 205 april 2011 @ 152
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The paleo diet
Has anyone done the paleo diet? I was thinking of trying it to get rid of these pesky last 10 lbs! Is this diet successful? Any feed back about it would be great!
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How many times a week should I strength train?
I now want to start focusing on toning everything up. I pretty much only do cardio now. I'm trying to figure out my new exercise plan for the next part of my weight loss. How many days a week should I strength train? Can I also have some strength training exercise suggestions that can be done at home? All I have is…
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My B/A pics down 50 lbs
This is a big step of working on my self image. I decided to show my stomach which for me to do that I have gained some self confidence on the journey. BTW my children are worth every single stretch mark :) I started this journey august 2010 at 205 lbs. My children were old enough now that i could focus on me a little bit.…
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Will I ever feel comfortable with how I look no matter how "
I am starting to think I am never going to feel confident, sexy, or stop thinking that people are staring at me thinking I am "too fat"! I just want to be healthy and comfortable in my own skin. Does anyone else feel like this? I have changed my goals 4 times because I get close to that goal and start thinking I still have…
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A really big NSV! I'm no longer over weight!
I just checked my BMI and I am in the healthy Range! When I started I was on the border line of becoming obese! This makes me feel so happy that I had to share with everyone! Now to just loose these last 15 lbs :)
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HRM suggestions!
Hello. I've been wanting an HRM for some time but am too cheap to get one. I actually had one a couple months ago but I had to pick what kind of exercise i was doing. That didn't sound like it would've been anymore accurate than logging it under the mfp exercises. Don't hrm's go buy your heart rate to figure out the…
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Turbo Fire Lovers
I'm looking for fellow mfp's that love turbo fire.I would love to make/join a group or have more friends that love it! I think it would help keep me accountable and motivated!
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Has anyone done turbo fire?
I've been wanting to buy turbo fire for the past 2 months. It is a little expensive so i want to make sure its woth the money! Can anyone give me some feed back on what they they think? Thank you!:happy:
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at home strength workouts
What is everyones favorite strength training workout that you can do at home for each:abs, legs, arms, and butt? I'm trying to get some ideas to add to my workout! :)
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good calorie burning dvds??
Can you guys give me your favorite calorie burning workout dvds? I want something new and that will kick my butt :)
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cheap hrm's......
Can everyone share how much and where they got their hrm's? I got a sport watch one from walmart.com but it was alittle complicated to use. I want a simple and cheap one. Please help :)
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strength training ideas
I was wondering if anyone had any good websites for strength training. I work out from home and all i have is hand weights. They have been working really great for me but I want to add more to my workout. I do arms, core, legs. I was using 3 lb hand weights and just got new 8 lb hand weights.
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Help! Calorie intake!
I have recently as in today, upped my calorie intake from 1200 to 1400. I try to work out 5x a week but usually its just 4x. I do 25 minutes on the elliptical and it says i burn around 400 calories. I also throw in 25 minutes of strenth training 2-3 x per week. I also like to give myself a cheat meal on saturdays! My…
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logging 30 day shred...
Does any one know what I should log the 30 day shred as in my exercise diary? I know its cardio and strength training but it seems that I am burning more than what it says for 10 minutes of cardio and 10 minutes of strength training.... help!!:tongue:
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Fruit smoothies
I would love to have a smoothie for breakfast! How does everyone make theirs? could i use a food processor instead of a blender?
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venison hotdogs
My dad made some home made venison hotdogs. Does anyone know how many calories are in them? I looked them up and it says 65 but 3 oz of venison is 131. Does this sound right???
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Black bean brownies and mock vitatop muffins
I was wondering if anyone has any recipes for black bean brownies or muffins like vitatop muffins! The brownies would be great for a chocolate craving. I love muffins and it would be great if I could make my own cheaper version! Any healthy 100-130 calorie muffin recipes would be good too :) Thanks :)
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potluck dessert suggestions :)
My husband is a boss at work and each department is throwing their own potluck christmas party. He has volunteered my services for each dept! He told them I would bring desserts. Does anyone have anysuggestion?? I really appreciate it!
